Mini Lava Cakes
Mini lava cakes are rich chocolate desserts with a soft cake exterior and a warm, gooey molten center. They are elegant, indulgent, and surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease 4 small ramekins.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl using a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs and egg yolks, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in flour, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain the molten center.
- Add a piece of chocolate in the center for extra gooeyness.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Serve with ice cream, berries, or whipped cream.
- Reheat briefly in the microwave if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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